National Hockey

The Carolina Hurricanes have gone from spending a decade out of the playoffs to putting together consecutive post-season appearances. They’re hoping that has them poised to accomplish much more in this delayed season.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes had a breakthrough in a pandemic-altered season, earning their first post-season appearance and series win in eight years.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Alex Ovechkin has spent most of his career battling Zdeno Chara in the corners and trying to shoot the puck past Henrik Lundqvist, so naturally he didn't see this coming.

DENVER — Nathan MacKinnon views pressure almost like shots on goal — the more, the better. That's why the Colorado Avalanche forward fully embraces his team being mentioned among the Stanley Cup favourites .

SUNRISE, Fla. — Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has a simple thought entering the season. It’s time for change.

NEWARK, N.J. — Lindy Ruff is taking on the job of getting the New Jersey Devils back to the playoffs. It's no small task. The Devils have missed the post-season the past two seasons and seven of the past eight.

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken made two more additions to their front office Tuesday, bringing in former Buffalo general manager Jason Botterill as an assistant GM and Norm Maciver as director of player personnel.

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators insist they understand it's time to stop talking about producing on the ice and just get it done.

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings have been one of the Western Conference's worst teams the past two seasons but general manager Rob Blake has set an ambitious goal this year for a club still in the midst of rebuilding — making the playoffs.

The San Jose Sharks never managed to climb out of the deep hole they dug with a slow start last season.